Human Growth Hormone "HGH" or simply "GH", is a naturally occurring hormone in the human body secreted by the pituitary gland. In youth, it is the hormone which is responsible for the growth of our bones, muscles and body. An certain amount of HGH is necessary for normal growth. If our bodies produce too little we become dwarfs, too much, we become giants. After age 21 our pituitary gland secretes less and less of this hormone, and by our 60's we only secrete amounts equal to what severely deficient persons in their twenties do, levels which usually require immediate medical intervention. Scientists say that our pituitary continues to have good amounts of HGH, but its secretion is inhibited by other chemicals.

Human Growth Hormone In adults, instead of causing us to grow bigger, HGH is a chemical messenger for repair and maintenance. It keeps muscles from wasting, reduces accumulation of fat tissue, improves immune response, and keeps skin tissue smooth and elastic. In other words, it actually slows the physiological changes associated with aging. Many anti-aging scientists now believe that lowered HGH and other related hormones not only signify that we are getting older and starting to deteriorate, but they are the actual CAUSES of that aging and deterioration. This article will document that research and clarify some of the misinformation and hype now associated with HGH products on the market.

Human Growth Hormone